Definitions
Vegetables and Fruits
Plant and meat based proteins
Super Foods
Healthy Fats
100

What is a Vegetable?

Vegetables are edible parts of plants that are consumed by humans or other animals as food.

refer to all edible plant matter, including flowers, fruits, stems, leaves, roots, and seeds.

100

What is green and looks like a tree?

Broccoli

100

True or false Chickpeas are not considered a plant protein.

False.

Chickpeas are considered plant proteins.

100

Name that superfood  I am an orange root vegetable.
I grow underground and have a bushy green top.
Rabbits love to munch on me, and I can help you see in the dark!
What am I? 

A carrot

100

True or false all fat is bad for your body.

False! While some fats are not good for you, healthy fats help your brain grow and give your body energy to run and play.

200

What are fruits?

A fruit is the seed-bearing structure in flowering plants.

200

I'm round and juicy, but have no mouth.
I'm the name of a color, but also a fruit.
What am I?

Orange

200

True or false you can only get protein from meat, chicken, or fish.

False! You can find protein in lots of foods, not just meat. Foods like beans, nuts, seeds, and tofu are full of protein, too.

200

 I am a round fruit with a wrinkly brown outside and soft, green inside.
I have a big pit, or seed, in the middle.
I give you "good fats" that help your brain grow and your eyes stay healthy.
What am I?

Avocado.

200

True or false cooking with butter or shortening is a healthier choice than cooking with olive oil.

False! Fats that are liquid at room temperature, like olive oil, are a better choice than fats that are solid, like butter or shortening.

300

What are plant and animal based proteins?

Plant protein is defined as protein derived from plant sources.

Animal protein refers to proteins derived from natural resources such as meat, eggs, milk, fish, and insects.

300

Here's a vegetable riddle: I am brown and round, grown under the ground. You can fry me up crispy or mash me all around. What am I?

A potato.

300

True or false some foods that come from plants, like soy and quinoa, are also complete proteins. 

True! A few special plant foods, like quinoa and soybeans, have all the important building blocks your body needs all by themselves.

300

 I am a little oval and have a hard shell.
I have a yellow middle and a white outside.
I am full of protein to help build your muscles.
What am I?

An Egg

300

True or false nuts and seeds are not healthy because they have a lot of fat. 

 False! Nuts and seeds have good fats that are healthy for you. Just be careful, because some whole nuts can be a choking hazard for young kids.

400

What are super foods?

Superfoods have a high density of important nutrients and are associated with various potential health benefits.

400

I can be red, green, or yellow.
I have a heart, but it does not beat.
You can find me on a teacher's desk.
What am I?

Apple

400

True or false to get enough protein, you must eat a big serving of meat every day.

False! Most people in the US eat more protein than they need. You can get plenty of protein from many different foods, like eggs, nuts, and beans.

400

 I am a green leafy vegetable.
Popeye made me famous because I made him strong.
I give you iron to help keep your blood healthy.
What am I?

Spinach.

400

True or false healthy fats can be found in creamy foods like avocados, peanut butter, and olive oil.  

True! You don't need to stay away from all creamy foods. The healthy fats in these foods are great for your brain and body.  

500

What are healthy fats?

Healthy fats, also known as unsaturated fats, are essential nutrients that provide numerous benefits for overall health.

500

I can make you cry, but I have no feelings.
I grow underground, but I am not buried treasure.
I have many layers, but I am not a cake.

What am I?

Onion

500

True or false you should only get your protein from one kind of food. 

False! Eating different kinds of protein from both plants and animals is a great way to make sure your body gets everything it needs to be healthy.

500

 I am a tiny seed.
I can be black or white.
If you put me in water, I puff up and get squishy.
I have lots of fiber and help make your tummy happy.
What am I?

Chia seed.

500

True or false healthy fat is just as important for your body as protein and vitamins. 

True! Healthy fat, along with protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, is a key nutrient your body needs to grow and function properly.